Yamaha Virago 1100 Specs

By Shea Laverty

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The Yamaha Virago XV1100 was introduced in 1986 as a result of increasing engine sizes in the Virago line that had been introduced in 1981. Yamaha sold the Virago 1100 as a large cruiser class motorcycle. The Virago continued to be Yamaha's premiere cruiser until 1999, when it was retired and the Star Line began. For its time, the Virago was considered unusual among cruiser bikes for featuring a shaft drive, especially paired with its sizable V-Twin engine. Liberal chrome usage on the bodywork further distinguished the Virago from its contemporaries.

Engine

The 1999 Yamaha Virago XV1100 sports an air-cooled 1,063cc four-stroke V-Twin engine, with a single overhead cam valve-train. The engine is equipped with two 40-mm Mikuni carburetors, and features wet sump lubrication. The bore on the XV1100 engine measures 95 mm, with a 75-mm stroke. The compression ratio is 8.3:1. The engine is capable of producing 62 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and generates 62.9 ft-lbs of torque at 3,000 rpm.

Transmission & Drive

The 1999 Yamaha Virago XV1100 is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission and a wet multi-plate clutch. A cardan shaft drive delivers drive power to the rear wheel.

Suspension & Brakes

The front wheel of the 1999 Yamaha Virago XV1100 is equipped with a telescopic fork suspension, with 5.5 inches of travel. The rear suspension features twin shock absorbers, with 3.8 inches of travel. The front wheel is equipped with a 298-mm dual disc brake, while the rear wheel uses an expanding drum brake.

Dimensions

The 1999 Yamaha Virago XV1100 is 90.6 inches long, 31.3 inches wide, and 45.7 inches high. It has a 30.1-inch-high seat, and a wheelbase measuring 62.6 inches. The Virago clears the ground at 5.7 inches and has a dry weight of 487.2 lbs. It has a maximum fuel capacity of 4.49 gallons of regular, unleaded gasoline.